Comments on: Reschooling Tool #13: Break Down Projects into Next Actions

By: 4 Ways to Make Life More Like a Road Trip - Reschool Yourself

4 Ways to Make Life More Like a Road Trip - Reschool Yourself — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:37:37 +0000

[...] more objective about what you need to do. When I was feeling stressed yesterday, Darren helped me break down each of my big projects into next actions. I felt much less overwhelmed when we were done. Cross the tasks off your To-Do list when done, or [...]

By: Alicia C.

Alicia C. — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:46:43 +0000

At work I recently enlisted the aid of a lined desk calendar to write deadlines and completed projects on. I’m very visual and it’s right in front of my face constantly reminding me of what I have yet to do AND what I’ve accomplished. While I’m also normally able to recall the most inane facts and memories, I found that much of my work is doing the same thing for different clients and I was getting confused as to which project my boss was asking about. If I have a timeline to reference I’m much more apt to quickly recall what he’s talking about.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:09:41 +0000

Invasion of the ___(fill in the blank, creatively)___ ! I am wishing you girls the best of fun. As far as manageable “action items” go, I used to think this was just a bunch of lingo to sling to be able to sound like a corporate type, but I realize now that it helps with the calming down part. Or the confused, befuddled, “nebulous” stage of the ‘getting s*&& done’ process. Get ‘er done, Melia!

By: Melia

Melia — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:37:11 +0000

I think a new action item under each of the projects will be “Breathe.” I’ve chipped away at the list all weekend and feel calmer about it. Can’t wait to see you, too! Don’t worry, the bachelorette isn’t stressing me out because it’ll be so much fun, and we’ll obviously have a good time out in New Orleans. I hope the city is prepared for the invasion.

By: Gilliebean

Gilliebean — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:33:24 +0000

This is a great idea! I am very overwhelmed by my terrifying to-do list (well, lists, I have too many that aren’t consolidated), and it makes a lot of sense to break things down into smaller, manageable actions. You’ll get it all done– and let me know if I can help with anything. I can’t wait to see you next week! The bachelorette party is bound to be freaking awesome, so I hope it’s not creating too much stress. If we just took over Ms. Mae’s for the night, I would be happy as a clam.